Field Gray vs Dark Sea Grey

How close are they?

ΔE 11.3, fair: the same colour family, but not a straight swap. Dark Sea Grey is a little darker, more muted than Field Gray.

Can I use Dark Sea Grey instead of Field Gray?

Only where an exact match doesn’t matter, such as a new unit or a highlight. Fair match (ΔE 11). Dark Sea Grey is a little darker, more muted than Field Gray.

Can I use Field Gray instead of Dark Sea Grey?

The same difference applies the other way round: Field Gray is a little lighter, more saturated.

ΔE is the colour difference between our two swatch estimates: under about 6 is close, over about 15 is loose. Real paints also differ in finish, coverage and how they thin, so test before you commit.